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Ferrari F8 (2019 to 2023)

Expert Rating

Used car score:

55
%
D

This model is no longer on sale or in production, so it doesn't have a New Car Expert Rating score.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

88
%
A

Safety Rating:

-

Eco Rating:

26
%
D

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

14
%
E

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

Used car score:

55
%
D

This model is no longer on sale or in production, so it doesn't have a New Car Expert Rating score.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

88
%
A

Safety Rating:

-

Eco Rating:

26
%
D

Reliability Rating:

-

Running Costs:

14
%
E

Summary


First unveiled at the Geneva motor show in Spring 2019, the Ferrari F8 is a mid-engine sports car that was offered as either a coupé or a convertible. It was produced until 2023, being replaced by the 296.

The Ferrari F8 was the successor to the Ferrari 488, and was the last in a long line of mid-engined V8 Ferrari sports cars that dates right back to the 308 GTB of 1975. The F8 Tributo had the same twin-turbocharged 3.9-litre V8 engine as the 488, but with power increased by an additional 50hp. That made it the most powerful production V8 sports car that Ferrari had ever produced.

This performance upgrade did not go unnoticed by the British media. Top Gear labelled the Ferrari F8’s engine “an absolute masterpiece”, while Motoring Research remarked that the F8 was “the finest imaginable tribute to a remarkable run of mid-engined Ferrari V8 sports cars.”

Reviewers also commended the Ferrari F8 for its stunning exterior looks that muster nostalgic memories of the V8 Ferraris of old, its great handling, and surprisingly its day-to-day practicality, prompting the Daily Mail to call the F8 Tributo the “everyday Ferrari”.

Conversely, some reviewers concluded that the Ferrari F8 did not do enough to distinguish itself from the 488. It also received criticism for its in-car technology, which fell well below the standards of other manufacturers.

The biggest point of contention for the Ferrari F8 was, inevitably, its price tag. Pricing for the F8 Tributo coupé increased by roughly £20,000 more than the Ferrari 488 coupé at launch, while optional extras like Apple CarPlay cost an extra £2,400 on top – despite being offered as standard on most Skodas.

Production of the F8 Tributo and F8 Spider ended in Spring 2023, with the model now replaced by the 296 model range.

As of April 2024, the Ferrari F8 holds a Used Car Expert Rating of D, with a score of 55%. Inevitably, its very high running costs and high CO2 emissions drag its score down, despite excellent media reviews. However, we’re also sure that no prospective Ferrari F8 buyer is likely to be too bothered…

Ferrari F8 highlights

  • Most powerful conventional V8 Ferrari ever produced
  • Exhilarating driving experience
  • Surprisingly practical (for a mid-engined supercar…)
  • Stunning exterior design

Ferrari F8 lowlights

  • Very pricey
  • Disappointing in-car tech
  • Some optional extras should be standard
  • Not a big progression from the Ferrari 488

Key specifications


Body style: Coupé and convertible
Engines: petrol V8
Price: From £203,476 on-road

Launched: Spring 2019
Last updated: Autumn 2019
End of production: Spring 2023


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Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

No safety rating

The Ferrari F8 Tributo was not tested by Euro NCAP during its production life.

Eco rating


Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

The Ferrari F8 Tributo was not tested by Green NCAP during its production life.

Reliability rating

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No reliability rating

As of April 2024, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Ferrari F8 Tributo and F8 Spider to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops. 

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the F8 range, we’ll publish the score here.

Awards


Trophies, prizes and awards that the Ferrari F8 received

2020

  • Sport Auto Awards – Best Imported Production Coupé
  • Red Dot product design awards – Outstanding design quality

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The Ferrari F8 Tributo and F8 Spider are the latest in a long line of mid-engined V8 Ferrari sports cars, and possibly the best of the lot. Ferrari F8 (2019 to 2023)